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Retail stocks have already priced in strong Black Friday

As “Black Friday” approaches next week, U. S. retailers are expecting a strong holiday season – at least, compared to the dismal performance of the past two years.

Retailers lure Black Friday shoppers with tempting deals

Here’s a list of retailers luring Black Friday shoppers with tempting deals

Fashion Bug beats 'Black Friday' holiday rush, to keep over 400 stores open on Thanksgiving Day

More than 400 Fashion Bug stores will be open Nov. 25, 2010 on Thanksgiving Day between 8 am and 3 pm. Fashion Bug will open all of its stores at 6 am on Black Friday, November 26, 2010 for the first time ever with doorbuster deals and storewide sales on every item.

Target 3Q profit rises 23 pct, in line with Street

Target Corp, the No.2 discount chain in U.S. behind Walmart, reported 23 percent rise in its quarterly profit as the retailer's attractive discount schemes have drawn more shoppers to its stores.

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US stock futures fall on foreign worries; PPI below expectations

Futures on the S&P 500 are down 0.49 percent, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.55 percent and Nasdaq100 futures are down 0.73 percent.

Luxury Brands on Recovery Track

The recession hit US economy had forced the rich spenders go a little tight on their shopping spree, affecting most high end companies. However, there is good news coming as some top luxury brands are already hitting the recovery path.

Wal-mart agrees to settle online DVD lawsuit: filing

Wal-Mart Stores Inc has agreed to settle a private antitrust lawsuit over its exit from the online DVD market, according to court documents.

Carrefour keeps 2010 goals, August disappoints

Carrefour , Europe's top retailer, said the summer sales trend was mixed in Europe but demand was holding up in emerging markets and confirmed it expected operating profit to rise this year.

July home building up

Home building increased at a much weaker pace than expected in July, though sturdy growth in industrial output implied the embattled economy has enough strength to keep growing.

Stay tuned for a Wal-Mart sales turnaround

Bill Simon could not have picked a better time to take over as chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores Inc's key U.S. discount store unit.

Wal-Mart’s Sam's Club to leverage Wi-Fi for shopping

By November, Sam's Club stores across US will be offering Wi-Fi to enable its customers to compare prices online through their smartphones.

Amazon profit misses as costs surge

Amazon.com Inc's quarterly profit fell far short of Wall Street estimates, hurt by a 40 percent jump in expenses and by price cuts on its Kindle electronic reader, sending its shares down 14 percent.

Corrected: Amazon profit misses as costs surge

(Corrects that Kindle sales growth rate tripled, not sales, paragraph 9)

Wal-Mart could open 100s of stores if India rules ease

Wal-Mart , the world's top retailer, will be ready to open hundreds of stores in India if the country opens up the sector to foreign direct investment, the chief of its Indian joint venture said.

Gazprom most profitable firm on Fortune Global 500

Russian gas giant Gazprom was the world's most profitable company in 2009 despite ranking 50th in revenue, Fortune magazine said on Thursday with the publication of the Fortune Global 500.

Warm weather and holidays help June retail sales

Warm weather and promotions tied to Memorial Day and Father's Day helped U.S. retailers post higher same-store sales in June, but analysts warned the discount-heavy month might eat into margins.

Family Dollar shares fall as forecast disappoints

Family Dollar Stores Inc forecast a quarterly profit below analysts' estimates, sending its shares down 8 percent, as it faces an uncertain economy and increased discounting by rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc .

June retail sales could mask weakness ahead

U.S. retail sales are expected to have risen in June due to warm weather and a late Memorial Day, but the gains may be just a temporary reprieve in an uncertain economy.

Wal-Mart names new U.S. CEO amid slumping sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Tuesday named Bill Simon to run its U.S. discount stores, which have struggled with sluggish sales as their core customer continues to be pressured by high unemployment.

Wall St flat on cautiousness before data

Stocks were little changed on Monday as data showing a rise in consumer spending was offset by investors' anxiousness before economic reports, including monthly payrolls, later in the week.

Wall Street advances, led by consumer shares

Stocks rose on Monday, rebounding after losses last week and data showed consumer spending rose slightly more than expected in May.

Lincoln's change to bill would help Ark. bank: report

Blanche Lincoln, one of the influential U.S. senators spearheading financial reform, is pushing for a change in the proposed bill to benefit a bank predominantly owned by the Walton family of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the Wall Street Journal said.

Walmart offers plan for dozens of Chicago stores

Wal-Mart Stores Inc offered a plan on Monday aimed at winning over union leaders and Chicago lawmakers in its attempt to open dozens of stores in the city over the next five years.

Kroger posts profit beat amid Wal-Mart push

Kroger Co posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, suggesting it was holding its own amid heated competition from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other grocery stores.

Kroger profit tops Street view

Kroger Co posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings and backed its full-year outlook, holding its own amid heated competition from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other grocery stores.

Amid missteps, retailers eye more assortment cuts

Retailers strive for the perfect mix of products that will boost sales and keep costs down -- but the experience of some, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc , in pruning merchandise shows that getting the recipe just right, can be tricky business.